Contra Costa County property record for 48 Knickerbocker Ln, Orinda, CA 94563 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 3,570 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.48 acres (20,900 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,765,000 (Nov 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $24,464 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2018 Line of Credit Jul 2019 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 273-232-004-5 |
| Primary APN | 273-232-004-5 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,570 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,147 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,561 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,009 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 20,900 sqft (0.48 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 577 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 48 KNICKERBOCKER LN |
|---|---|
| City | ORINDA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94563-3711 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TRACT 2742 LOT 9 |
| Legal Tract | 2742 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 353001 |
Source: Contra Costa County records · APN 273-232-004-5
Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 48 KNICKERBOCKER LN, ORINDA, CA 94563-3711 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MECHANICS BANK |
| Jul 01, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Oct 31, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Dec 20, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Nov 09, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 09, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 09, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 18, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2018182515 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 05, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000294365 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 48 KNICKERBOCKER LN, ORINDA, CA 94563-3711 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 03, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000093690 |
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| Date | Jun 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-093690 |
| Name | MECHANICS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | HERCULES, CA 94547 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 48 KNICKERBOCKER LN, ORINDA, CA 94563-3711 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 03, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000100460 |
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| Date | Jul 01, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-100460 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 48 KNICKERBOCKER LN, ORINDA, CA 94563-3711 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 03, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000192814 |
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| Date | Oct 31, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-192814 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2049 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 20, 2019 |
| Property Address | 48 KNICKERBOCKER LN, ORINDA, CA 94563-3711 |
| Document Number | 0000229056 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 13, 2019 |
| Instrument | 229056 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 03, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 48 KNICKERBOCKER LN ORINDA CA 945633711, ORINDA, CA 94563-3711 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 09, 2018 |
| Property Address | 48 KNICKERBOCKER LN, ORINDA, CA 94563-3711 |
| Document Number | 0000182515 |
| Map Reference | MB 76 PG 47 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 01, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-182515 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 03, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 48 KNICKERBOCKER LN, ORINDA, CA 94563-3711 |
| Document Number | 0000182516 |
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| Date | Nov 09, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-182516 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2048 |
Source: Contra Costa County records · Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Municipality | Orinda City |
| Secondary School District | Acalanes Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Orinda Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,008,264 (+2%) Land $1,024,044 Building $984,220 | |
| 2025 | $24,464.00 (+3.32%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,968,887 (+4.04%) Land $1,003,965 Building $964,922 |
| 2023 | $23,679.00 (+2.48%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,892,434 Land $964,981 Building $927,453 |
| 2022 | $23,105.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Contra Costa County (06013C), updated October 12, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 060133530012, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 22 (1978–2005) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 22 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2005, river or lake flooding, Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, And Landslides |
| Claims By Storm |
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| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 60% of the US · above 36% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 602 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 312 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Starlink | Satellite (low-earth orbit) | 280 / 30 |
May also be available at this address: Unwired, Etheric Communications, LLC., AT&T. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.
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